Job Description

Support Worker / Ilkeston

Are you a passionate and experienced Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding career?

Based in in either our Heanor or Ilkeston, Derbyshire sites, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and provide exceptional care and support to young people aged 11-18 with complex needs, including autism.What's on Offer:

Competitive Salary: 27,592.24 per annum (inclusive of 1 sleep-in per week), with a starting base rate of 12.58 - 13.33 per hour. Career Growth: Planned career development, ongoing training, and support to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care. Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, on-site parking, a "Thank-you" reward system (high-street vouchers), sleep-in allowance, and comprehensive staff wellbeing support including on-site mental health first aiders. Meaningful Work: Create a "home from home" environment and participate in exciting activities like theatre trips, sports, and amusement park visits. Salary Uplifts: 500 increase after your first year, another 500 after your second year, with further increments based on experience and responsibilities.
About You:

You have at least 1 year of experience in a similar residential childcare setting. You possess a strong understanding of autism and challenging behaviours. You hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. You have a valid driving licence. You are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people. You are able to work a mixture of early, late and full day shifts including some weekends and bank holidays.
Children's Support Worker, you will:

Provide safe, stimulating care and support to young people with complex needs. Create a nurturing and supportive "home from home" environment. Participate in a wide range of activities with the young people. Support the young people within the classroom setting. Carry out sleep in duties.
Shift Patterns:

Early: 07:30-15:00 Late: 14:30-22:00 or sleep-in Full: 07:30-22:00 or sleep-in
Ready to Join Us?Apply Today and Make a Positive Impact!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 27,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person